Get ready to be in demand. In St. Kate’s Ophthalmic Technician associate degree program, the first in Minnesota, you'll prepare for a career in eyecare. Currently, there's a shortage of well-trained ophthalmic medical technicians in the area.

A Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is an important part of the eye-care team. As a COT, you will:

Have hands-on opportunities to work directly with patients, in great working conditions

Take patients' medical, family and social histories, under the supervision of an ophthalmologist